Prints are Too Saturated, Bright, Vivid

If you would rather not add Monitor or Color Setting changes to your workflow, then these adjustments may be all you need to do.

Although it looks great on your monitor

Although it looks great on your monitor

Things to remember:

  • 13 Inks make for a saturated print
  • High Definition inks are more vivid
  • Matte paper absorbs the inks differently

How to fix for future orders

How to fix for future orders

And, depending on your version of Photoshop, choose

And, depending on your version of Photoshop (CS5 or CS6) choose

Adjust the Saturation and Vibrance to match the print

Adjust the Saturation and Vibrance to match the print

Holding the book to the right or left of your monitor (never below), compare the two and stop increasing the sliders when they match your print. Keep in mind that 'matching' your print is not that easy, because your monitor is giving off light while your print is absorbing ambient light. The light from your monitor is different than the light in your room. With that in mind, strive for the 'closest' match.

Or, if using an older version of Photoshop

Or, if using an older version of Photoshop

Increase the saturation using Master

Increase the saturation using Master

Again, strive for the closest match

When your monitor and print match

When your monitor and print match

Choose either a Hue/Saturation layer or a Vibrance layer, not both.

Your monitor will look too desaturated but the print will be perfect

Your monitor will look too desaturated but the print will be perfect

This slight adjustment will most likely be all you will need for a perfect match. Of course, we are happy to make a test print for you to confirm these adjustments.

Using the Adjustment Layer, you can place that on the files you feel need a less pop

Using the Adjustment Layer, you can place that on the files you feel need a less pop

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